The Palestinians asked Israel for a four-day period to arrest terrorists. Palestinian Authority officials called Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and asked for time to round up terrorists before Israel takes military action that might injure Palestinian civilians. If Israel sticks to symbolic responses, the P.A. said it will be able to continue taking action, Ha’aretz reported.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
